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Balls & Banter
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From big games to big headlines, Balls & Banter is where sports, entertainment, and the day’s wildest storylines collide. Hosted by former counterterrorism officer and sports junkie Drew Berquist, the show delivers fast-moving takes, sharp banter, and no-fluff analysis. It is heavy on football and major American sports, with a dash of news and culture when it’s too ridiculous (or too important) to ignore. It’s energetic, unfiltered, and built for fans who want laughs, real talk, and a host who doesn’t tiptoe around the truth.
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Legend Lou Holtz Dies at 89, The Arkansas Tyson Deal and A Wild Sports Week | Balls & Banter
Mar 501:12:45Tap to summarizeLegend Lou Holtz Dies at 89, The Arkansas Tyson Deal and A Wild Sports Week | Balls & BanterLive Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquistWEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #BallsShow Notes/Links:Legendary coach Lou Holtz passes away at 89 years oldhttps://x.com/On3/status/2029309075440251236?s=20 https://www.airitoutbro.com/2026/03/lou-holtz-dies-at-89-leaving-a-national-title-legacy-at-notre-dame-and-a-rare-resume-across-seven-programs/Head Coach Marcus Freeman's comments on Holtz's passinghttps://x.com/NDFootball/status/2029311834033975369?s=20Famous Lou Holtz Quoteshttps://x.com/MLFootball/status/2029391895911075936?s=20https://x.com/JBL84601/status/1333159588833742849?s=20Arkansas signs 5 year jersey patch deal with Tyson Foodshttps://x.com/On3/status/2029186825537953825?s=20Michigan hires Skylar Phan https://x.com/BussinWTB/status/2029208380502417675?s=20See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Reddick Breaks Records, NIL Goes Tax-Free, Cap Explodes & CFB Rules Shift
Mar 301:24:48Tap to summarizeReddick Breaks Records, NIL Goes Tax-Free, Cap Explodes & CFB Rules ShiftLive Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquistWEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #BallsShow Notes/Links:Tyler Reddick wins again, sets recordhttps://x.com/nascar/status/2028257196488724925?s=46&t=uaL12_jzouHgBP9nzey-rgTrump hosting roundtable on college sportshttps://x.com/On3/status/2027148154991198717?s=20State of Mississippi proposes tax-exempt NIL money to aid in recruitinghttps://x.com/CFBKings/status/2028567536854323506?s=20NCAA proposes several new rules for college football(Graphic attached)NFL cap just increased by $22 million for the new seasonhttps://x.com/NFLonFOX/status/2027481687035416701?s=20https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-announces-2026-salary-cap-set-at-301-2-million-per-teamKenyon Sadiq runs at 4.39 40 yd dash at the NFL combine as a Tight Endhttps://x.com/jasrifootball/status/2027547750842175819?s=46&t=uaL12_jzouHgBP9nzey-rgTop 50 Coaches in College Football https://x.com/CFBReport/status/2021346604306006405?s=20Image Credit:© Michael C. Johnson-Imagn ImagesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →USA Stuns Canada for Gold, Olympic Medals, Mega Deals & QB Futures | Balls & Banter
Feb 2401:06:22Tap to summarizeUSA Stuns Canada for Gold, Olympic Medals, Mega Deals & QB Futures | Balls & BanterLive Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquistWEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #BallsShow Notes/Links:USA Hockey wins 2-1 over Canada in overtimehttps://www.airitoutbro.com/2026/02/jack-hughes-lifts-team-usa-past-canada-in-overtime-for-first-olympic-mens-hockey-gold-since-1980/Final medal count for 2026 winter olympics https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25400303-medal-tally-olympics-2026-final-table-usa-and-most-decorated-countries Curt Cignetti signs a new extension, earning $13.2 million/yearhttps://x.com/on3/status/2024869964637692105?s=46&t=uaL12_jzouHgBP9nzey-rgTeddy Bridgewater Act passeshttps://x.com/brgridiron/status/2024887692404674768?s=20 Four-star 2027 QB Gunner Rivers, son of Phillip Rivers, has committed to NC State https://x.com/SCNext/status/2026116854545055944?s=20Top 10 college quarterbacks entering the seasonhttps://x.com/on3/status/2021615228736147795?s=46&t=uaL12_jzouHgBP9nzey-rgImage Credit:© Geoff Burke-Imagn Images© James Lang-Imagn Images© Amber Searls-Imagn ImagesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →OT Hockey Drama, Cartel Cash Scandal, Stadium Wars & College Basketball Bliss | Balls & Banter
Feb 1901:09:27Tap to summarizeOT Hockey Drama, Cartel Cash Scandal, Stadium Wars & College Basketball Bliss | Balls & BanterLive Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquistWEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #BallsShow Notes/Links:IMG Academy Fined Nearly $2 Million After Accepting Money Linked to Mexican Drug Cartelhttps://x.com/barstoolsports/status/2023876372268044778?s=20 NIU head coach Thomas Hammock is leaving for an administrative offensive assistant role with the Seattle Seahawks https://x.com/On3/status/2024106778108072112?s=20 Mylan Graham says the difference between Notre Dame and Ohio State is you actually have to go to class at Notre Dame https://x.com/Outkick/status/2024239474176315481?s=20Top 18 college football average attendance figureshttps://x.com/CollegeFBonX/status/2024201316323438614?s=20Chicago Bears to relocate to Hammond if stadium authority bill is signed into law (Screenshot of Title and Image)https://www.wishtv.com/news/chicago-bears-relocate-hammond/Ticket prices for Michigan vs. Duke are insane https://x.com/CSOonX/status/2024093750637584795?s=20Image Credit:© Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images© Zachary Taft-Imagn ImagesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Daytona Mayhem, Olympic Chaos, Eligibility Court Wins & Tyreek Released
Feb 1701:09:42Tap to summarizeDaytona Mayhem, Olympic Chaos, Eligibility Court Wins & Tyreek ReleasedLive Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist NEWS: https://DrewBerquist.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #BallsShow Notes/Links:Daytona military flyover hitshttps://x.com/TheChiefNerd/status/2023139726841294914?s=20Marshawn Lynch seen throwing out beers at Daytona 500https://x.com/TheChiefNerd/status/2023105846914498842?s=20Tyler Reddick wins chaotic Daytona 500https://www.airitoutbro.com/2026/02/tyler-reddick-edges-victory-at-daytona-500-after-turbulent-final-lap/Daytona 500 Stats and figureshttps://x.com/NASCARInsights/status/2023192004780572921?s=203 Grand slams in one game (image of post and still video image)https://x.com/sportscenter/status/2022492332029816990?s=46&t=uaL12_jzouHgBP9nzey-rgOlympic Village runs out of condoms after 3 dayshttps://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/feb/13/winter-olympic-village-runs-out-of-condoms-after-three-days-milano-cortina-2026Trinidad Chambliss granted 6th year of eligibility in courthttps://x.com/espn/status/2022096655890203094?s=46&t=uaL12_jzouHgBP9nzey-rgFlorida Gator Eugene Wilson III's alleged contract requests(Attached Image)Sacramento State to join MAC in 2026 for football onlyhttps://x.com/petethamel/status/2022859718960594983?s=46&t=uaL12_jzouHgBP9nzey-rgTop 10 college quarterbacks entering the seasonhttps://x.com/on3/status/2021615228736147795?s=46&t=uaL12_jzouHgBP9nzey-rgMichigan Basketball is the first major conference team to have 10 such wins through 25 games of a season since Duke (also 10) in 1998-99https://x.com/OptaSTATS/status/2022773417489932585?s=20Tyreek Hill to be released by Miami Dolphinshttps://x.com/NFL/status/2023436730733416579?s=20Image Credit:© Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images© Gregory Fisher-Imagn ImagesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Daytona Week, Olympic Shockers, Hardest CFB Schedules in 26', & Bama’s $33M Profit
Feb 1201:20:09Tap to summarizeBalls and Banter is firing on all cylinders this week as we break down Daytona Week, the biggest Olympic shockers, and which college football programs are staring down the toughest schedules in 2026. Plus, we dive into Alabama’s jaw-dropping $33 million profit and what it says about the business of college football. Fast takes, bold opinions, and plenty of banter.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist NEWS: https://DrewBerquist.com Show Notes/Links:Olympic Medal Count so far discussionNorwegian cross country skier clocks sub 6 minute mile going uphill discussionU.S.Women's Hockey Team crushes Canada, 5-0 in prelimshttps://x.com/NBCOlympics/status/2021337694090166318?s=20MTSU Offensive lineman Shallique Millz has been granted eligibility for an 11th season by the NCAAhttps://x.com/TheCUSACentel/status/2021053155010613645?s=20On3 Ranks Top 10 hardest CFB schedules in 2026https://x.com/On3/status/2021365908355056014?s=20Top 50 Coaches in College Footballhttps://x.com/CFBReport/status/2021346604306006405?s=20Alabama posts $33 million profit, here is thee sport by sport breakdownhttps://x.com/mikerodak/status/2021599214493405336?s=20Daytona 500 is this weekend, here is the schedule Thursday-Sundayhttps://x.com/RoCoWXSports/status/2021582607578812698?s=20Image Credit:© Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images© Mike Dinovo-Imagn ImagesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Seahawks Defense Dominates, Halftime Wars, Hall of Fame, and Mountain West Shakeups | Balls & Banter
Feb 1001:10:17Tap to summarizeSeahawks Defense Dominates, Halftime Wars, Hall of Fame, and Mountain West Shakeups | Balls & BanterLive Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist NEWS: https://DrewBerquist.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #BallsShow Notes/Links:Super Bowl Recap Discussion, Seahawks defense too much for PatriotsTMZ poll on who had the better halftime show, Bad Bunny or Kid Rock, backfireshttps://x.com/sethdillon/status/2020713496741368062?s=46&t=uaL12_jzouHgBP9nzey-rgNFL Hall of Fame class of 2026https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2019609987010719786?s=20Early look at some candidates for the NFL Hall of Fame Ballot in 2027https://x.com/nflonfox/status/2019611203832836339?s=46&t=uaL12_jzouHgBP9nzey-rgNorth Dakota State to join Mountain West conference for football only in 2026https://x.com/PeteThamel/status/2020601477312717212?s=20Miami (OH) last undefeated team in men's college basketballhttps://x.com/espn/status/2021082059695899000?s=20Miami (OH) schedule strength and remaining games (photos attached)Image Credit:© Kyle Terada-Imagn Images© Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images© Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images© Jasper Colt / USA TODAY NETWORK© Carlos Barria/Reuters via Imagn ImagesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →CFB Goes to Court, MrBeast’s $100M Bomb & Playoff Dates Go Insane | Balls & Banter
Feb 501:18:14Tap to summarizeCFB Goes to Court, MrBeast’s $100M Bomb & Playoff Dates Go Insane | Balls & BanterLive Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist NEWS: https://DrewBerquist.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #BallsShow Notes/Links:Trinidad Chambliss going to court over eligibilityhttps://www.outkick.com/sports/ole-miss-quarterback-trinidad-chambliss-lawsuit-ncaa-waiver-denial-joey-aguilarThe New College Football Playoff Dates Are Crazyhttps://x.com/b1gduckenergyy/status/2018777967304884388?s=46&t=uaL12_jzouHgBP9nzey-rgQuarterfinals and Semifinals Playoff Dates for 26' and 27' Seasonshttps://x.com/PeteThamel/status/2018762417358954805?s=20YouTube influencer Mr. Beast tease $100 million to East Carolina footballhttps://x.com/recruits_cfb/status/2019100993330241554?s=20 https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/mr-beast-teases-spending-100-million-to-build-college-football-powerhouse-11467018Can the PAC-12 return to better standing, or does splitting up the Mountain West just make two Group of Five conferences instead of one?Miami (OH) is 23-0 in college basketballhttps://x.com/ESPNInsights/status/2018870829950370213?s=20On 3 Lists Their Top CFB Teams of All Time, Who Is Missing?https://x.com/No3sports/status/2019431729149407730?s=20Image Credit:© Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Kid Rock, LT's Draft Day Binge, Another Hall of Fame Snub, & In-N-Out Stands Firm | Balls & Banter
Feb 301:03:44Tap to summarizeKid Rock, LT's Draft Day Binge, Another Hall of Fame Snub, & In-N-Out Stands Firm | Balls & BanterLive Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist NEWS: https://DrewBerquist.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #BallsShow Notes/Links:TPUSA announces lineup for All American Halftime Showhttps://x.com/TPUSA/status/2018383935470784740?s=20 Puka Nacua takes his shot at Sydney Sweeneyhttps://x.com/AsapPuka/status/2017416591324119160?s=20Legendary pass rusher Lawrence Taylor said he does not remember being drafted by the New York Giants because he drank 41 Coors Lights Beers that day. https://x.com/MLFootball/status/2017779524172144884?s=20Patriots Owner Robert Kraft denied first ballot hall of famehttps://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2018670375824175546?s=20 (full tweet and image)Lou Holtz famous quotehttps://x.com/showtimetate/status/2017849698036707473?s=46&t=uaL12_jzouHgBP9nzey-rgFlorida Woman strikes in Target (picture)https://x.com/ClownWorld/status/2017846827094315488?s=20In-n-Out Burger owner, Lynsi Snyder. refuses to remove bible verses from packaginghttps://x.com/1Nicdar/status/2017708837378396405?s=20Image Credits:© Maggie Huber/Special to Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images© Mark Konezny-Imagn ImagesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →New Pretti Video Surfaces, Belichick Snubbed, Big 10/SEC Playoff Chaos & The Rumble | Balls & Banter
Jan 3001:20:27Tap to summarizeNew Pretti Video Surfaces, Belichick Snubbed, Big 10/SEC Playoff Chaos & The Rumble | Balls & BanterLive Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist SPORTS NEWS: https://AIrItOutBro.comNEWS: https://DrewBerquist.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #BallsShow Notes/Links:Alex Pretti shown asking to be assaulted, spitting on officers and breaking their taillighthttps://x.com/claytravis/status/2016715318240895086?s=46&t=uaL12_jzouHgBP9nzey-rgBill Belichick not a first ballot hall of famerhttps://x.com/CoachJeddFisch/status/2016316165107417512?s=20SEC and Big Ten in debate over playoff formathttps://x.com/On3/status/2012979233065185334?s=20 Rutgers University athletic department is $78 million in debthttps://x.com/ksargeantnj/status/2015809664303202531?s=46&t=uaL12_jzouHgBP9nzey-rgRoyal Rumble Saturday from Saudi Arabiahttps://x.com/Nichola857139/status/2015984140290556226?s=20Image Credit:© Eric Canha-Imagn Images© George Walker IV / Tennessean.com via Imagn Content Services, LLC© Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images© Kirby Lee-Imagn Images© Joe Camporeale-Imagn ImagesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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